6 us life," but always feared Thee, and have not left Thy ways? And lo! they have been carried off, (2BA) 7 nor on their account hast Thou had mercy on Zion. And if others did evil, it was due to Zion, that on account of the works of those who wrought good works she should be forgiven, and (2BA)
2 Baruch 14:6–7
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2 Baruch 77:9–11
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2 Esdras 7:51–53
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2 Baruch 14:13–15
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